Dothan Eagle Announces History of Publication and Figures
The Dothan Eagle presents its publishing details and staff roles including William Theodore Ball, W. C. Batchelor, and others. It lists subscription rates, circulation, office departments, and national representatives. The text places emphasis on the paper’s editorial stance and quotes Thomas Jefferson while referencing 1928 to 1932 political context and concerns about prosperity and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouan Batt
Elbe
W. C Batchelor
Maosgay
Borsce
Busines
Eetared
Dothan
Alabama
Portoffice
Hocomd Cie
Telephonea Adverdstug
Buslowas
Borkis
Whoei, Landis & Kou
Atlanta
New York
Matrolt
St. Louie
Ubiexgs
Debts the GOP and Hoover urged to pay world debts
A 1931 Gazette column critiques Hoover and Republican tariff policy. It argues European nations must pay debts through trade, criticizes Hawley Smoot tariffs for choking world commerce, and claims economists warned Hoover of adverse effects he ignored. It contends prosperity depends on global trade and wealth creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titton Gazette
United States
America
Hoover
Indianapolis
Taritt
Batchelor's Buttons Grown By W Batchelor
A fragment notes Batchelor growing Batchelor's Buttons and mentions driver licensing schemes. The text references a dollar and hints at a ten dollar license for bak agit drivers.
Twenty Years Ago in Dothan F X Lessons and Wedding Plans
A jumble of notes from a Dothan column recalls wedding plans for Ethel Fraher of Hartford to be married at the bride's home in Harford at six. The piece also mentions local events including baseball games Do ThanFlorala, a special train bringing visitors, and various county officials, with scattered comments on society, theater, and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Misa Ethel Fraher
Hartford
Harford
Song Without Words and Prices of Past and Present
A reader notes price shifts from 3350 to 35 cents and from 2.26 to 0.37 per bushel for wheat, contrasting crude oil and lubricating oil costs with today’s rates. The Gazette questions editorial conclusions while Montgomery Advertiser highlights Will Feagin on road bonds and Dothan’s traffic woes. Drownings and swimming safety advised for youth.
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Chicago
Gazette
The
Miller
Montgomery
Dothan
Will Feagin
JIM HAM S PLATFORM NANOSCALE VIEW OF DEMOCRATIC PLANS
Jim Ham presents a satirical take on the Democratic platform. He envisions a concise one page document covering foreign trade for jobs, tax cuts by shuttering certain bureaus, and shifting prohibition enforcement to states. Arthur Brisbane agrees, urging two commandments be enforced to curb theft and crime.
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Jin
Lawis
Uinols
Democratic Praaidential
Novainee
Arthur Briabane
Waiters and dining manners in a Baltimore restaurant
A humorous reminiscence describes Baltimore waiters who vanish and reappear for ice and water, then take orders with hints of French accents. The narrator laments insufficient servings, diaries a cautious policy at the portal, and notes elaborate midmeal orders and the ritual of rolls, butter, and ice water before food arrives. Witnessed by a wary diner, the piece ends with tips and a wish for bolder generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walters
Lise
Appreciation From The State Health Board
A June 25 1981 note from Montgomery to The Eagle editor thanks for reproducing a Dothan Eagle clipping “Houston's Affliction” on malaria efforts in Houston County. The State Health Department praises county cooperation, notes mutual support, and expresses warm regards for continued assistance.
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Montgomery
The
Eagle
Dothan Eagle
Houston
State Health Department
Health Department
Apanon
Pino
Not Under Contract and a Mixed Bag of Headlines
Scissored not under contract to sing and dance. Tex Guinan incident raises questions to France. New York dry news paper plans spark New Yorkers to buy. Colonel Lindbergh to fly the Pacific. ocean routes, planes, and fears. American mapmakers praised for prohibition aid in France. Seattle Times quips.
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Tex Guinan
France
Stimson
Mellon Lare
Washington Pont
Lindbergh
Pacific Ocean
Tale
New York
Teast
Seattle Times
How's Your Health by Dr Lago Goldston
Posture influences health and health affects posture in a broad view. The piece notes that posture matters most in growing children where many factors including disease, vision issues, habits, fallen arches, and nutrition shape alignment. improper exercise and bad nutrition are key underlying causes.
Meaningful Indian Names and Clock’s Riddles in Sundown Stories
A playful excerpt describes the Lite Black Clock quiz guessing state name origins. It explains Nebraska meaning shallow water and Wisconsin as wily rushing, with New York linked to the Duke of York. The clock quizzes children about Washington and Pennsylvania, hinting at an ice cream reward and a gnome-like creature appearing.
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Nebraska
John
Peggy
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Penn's Woods
New York
Duke of York
Joan
Uute
State of Washington
Washington
George Wronington
When Siblings Squabble Over Privilege and Possession
A mother seeks to end constant quarrels between two boys by treating them alike. The article notes equality may worsen rivalry, urging parents to validate each child’s place in the family, recognize abilities, and let each shine. When children feel secure and valued, desires for privileges fade and tensions ease.
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Jess
Les
Local Visitors and Family Gatherings Across Lakeland Area
Cool Springs and Lakeland residents visited relatives in town and nearby areas. Edna and Malcomb Roach and others spent time with Mrs. J E Johnston. Maury J Forrester visited Mrs Forrester's mother. Lillian and Mary Nell Essig Trawick visited their grandparents. Charlie Windsor and baby Edward stayed with Florida relatives. Lucile Randall of near Columbia visited Mrs Delmer Johnston. Tator and Streex families hosted gatherings. JE Johnston held a birthday dinner with many relatives.
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Malle Roach
Edna and
Malcomb
Lakeland
Fie
J. E. Johnston
Bol Forrester
Maury J
Forrester
Ab Payor
Essig Trawick
Iltile
Lillian
Mary Nell
G E. Wood
R. W. Duckworth
Baturiny Merit
Charlie Windsor
Baby Edward
Florida
Windsor
W . Mendhelm
Willie Mae Randall
Lucile
Columbia
Delmer Johnston
Eufora Tator
Tay
HE Streex
JE Johnston
Fragmentary Kids Scene Hints at Clock’s Question
Readable fragments show children sipping a beverage while a small clock asks a question to reveal understanding. The piece suggests a simple moral or educational moment with a playful, old timey tone.
Weekend Guests and Local Visits Across Communities
Present were Jim Johnston and many families from Grimes Slocomb Malvern Ashford and Dothan. They joined Mr and Mrs John Hall for a weekend gathering. Estella Read returned from Port St Joe Aubrey Johnston traveled to Dothan. Oakley Shiver recovering from pneumonia.
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Jim Johnston
Graves Woodham
Grimes
Charles Burns
Slocomb
Ros Johnston
Malvern
Sanford Nowell
Hubert Johnston
Ashford
Hen Hall
Powers
John Hall
Estella Read
Port St Joe
Fie
Aubrey Johnston
Dothan
Chapel Hall
Alto Eldridge
Harper
Oakley
Abbott
Burdeshaw
Ot Dothan
Johnston
Community Guests Attend Sunday Gatherings In Local Homes
A large crowd joined Mrs Bernice Mock for a Saturday night party. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Oscar Forrester and family of Cowarts and B F Arnold and family of Graceville. Mrs E J Free of Columbia celebrated her 28th birthday with relatives at Mrs T M Averett's in Cowarts on June 11. Attendees spanned Cowarts, Columbia, Headland and nearby areas, with many Arkansas and Florida area connections noted.
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Bernice Mock
Eula Forrester
P. Mixon
P Forrester
Jack Averett
Columbia
E J Free
Oscar Forrester
T M Averett
Cowarts
F. J. Arnold
FL Arnold
Graceville
C. 8
Bridges
Headland
Duf Fason
Ed Arnold
Midland City
R. V. Arnold
D L Arnold
Henry Bell
Cefa Tendle
Leroy McGhfr
E. J. Free
New York Letter From Richard StAmuCy About High Society Life
A New York column depicts a socially prominent mother guiding her eight year old through elite Park Avenue settings and a private kindergarten learning ABCs. It notes Elinor Mendy and William Somerset Maugham hints, then shifts to New York dining etiquette and summer dress rules, including a tale of a guest mistaken for a headwaiter and a casual five dollar gesture.
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New York
Dergarten
Park Avenue
Sonny
America
Somerset Maugham
Riviera
Maugham
Elinor Mendy
Barba
Tou Fe
Perels
St. Regie
Vincent Lopez
Casino
Panton
Washington Letter on Will Wood’s Fishing in Congress
Washington report paints Will Wood of Duane as a long-serving, stoic appropriations chair and avid angler. The piece recalls a presidential fishing trip, playful jibes from Burns, and Wood’s routine escapes to nearby streams for hours of trout fishing between 7:30 and his Capitol office routine.
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Washington
Congress
Will Wood
Duane
House
Wood
Pres
Rapidah
Bright
Redan
Tn Trout
House Appropriations Committee
Strobl Administration
Burns
Tennessee
Appropriations Committee
Srren
Byrms
Lowstone Park
Panama
Weington
Amall
Quenuy
Capkod
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William Theodore Ball
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Thom Jefferson
Republican Party
Br. Hoover
Harding
Marion
Lincoln
Albany Herald
Stan
Galtha Harding
Ohio
Coolidge
Great Republic
G.O.P
Society For the Prevention of Natualty
Cootage
Vox
Itnover
Thare
Do‘than
Florala
Berm
Jeter
Hese
Nathan
Pan Baker
Farmers Union
Kinces
Auteugat County
J.T Gorman
Pirlie
John Starnes
Stoneman Jackson
Carolina Starnes
Crrambin
Kufauta
Cnierien Theater
Bicringham
Apa Florate
Wil Halstings of
Pritkard
Hob Breagall
Ozark
Dothen
Outo Town
Deal of
Cwlm
Elsn
Jim Ham
Baltimore Evening Sun
State Board OF Health
Earth -Colorado
Gotham
New York City
Ike
Macon
DR. Lago Goldston
Sundown Stories
Alice Sodson Pease
Cool Springs
Cowards
Wambone’s Meditations
Bip Alley
Pat
Opr
Tom
New York Letter
By Richard StAmuCy
Berrert Plummer
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